Simply put – We are a network of mums, who understand that being pregnant and having a baby brings big changes to life and has many challenges!
This is why we started MumPlusMum – a free, local initiative building supportive peer relationships between more experienced mums and new mums or mums to be, who are just starting out on the motherhood journey.
We realise that just having the opportunity to:
- Meet other mums
- Make new friends
- Share experiences
- Have a listening ear or shoulder to lean on
is invaluable and can totally transform what can be a challenging time of life into a time of new friendships and getting the best out of life.
- The support scheme runs from early pregnancy until a year after birth.
- It’s free, it’s local and whatever number pregnancy this is – all are welcome.
- Through a relationship with a trained, local volunteer mentor mum, (who has at least 3 years experience of being a mum themselves) Mum Plus Mum supports the wellbeing of vulnerable new mums, helping them and their baby get the very best from life.
- At MumPlusMum we’ll match you with another mum to meet with, at a time and place that works for you. Their job is to listen and support you in being the mum you want to be
- Once a match is made you can arrange to meet for coffee, let off steam or explore ideas and personal goals. Whatever you’re dealing with as a new mum connecting with another mum can really help.
You can find support for yourself, offer your support and experience to other mums and even refer someone you know.